This ground-breaking collaboration between PriyoShop, LankaBangla and MasterCard is a game-changer for small and medium-sized retailers, providing them with access to embedded finance that was previously out of reach. Over 5,000 merchants on the PriyoShop platform will be able to seamlessly process digital payments through the PriyoShop platform and POS terminals.
Syed Mohammad Kamal, Country Manager, Bangladesh, Mastercard, said, "Mastercard is delighted to collaborate with LankaBangla Finance PLC and Priyoshop to introduce this new card for small and medium enterprises. This association will ensure long-term sustainable growth for enterprises by creating their credit history and allowing them to access formal financial services in the future easily. This launch aligns with Mastercard's commitment to promote digital payments adoption among communities in Bangladesh."
Asikul Alam Khan, CEO of PriyoShop, shared his optimism, saying, "PriyoShop's ambition is to empower 1 million MSMEs by streamlining their supply chains and advancing financial inclusion to enhance their financial capabilities."
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At Camp Hustle, organized by the amazing Hustle Fund team, Suraj engaged and shared experiences with emerging VC managers, family offices, and angel investors from Southeast Asia and the U.S. He enjoyed pitching BonBillo and the massive for-profit opportunity the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals offer businesses solving large problems.
The NextHub Global Summit brought together 80 early-stage Indonesian startups, 50 later-stage Indonesian startups, 15 Southeast Asian startups and 120+ global venture capitalists, over effective matchmaking sessions, insightful panel discussions and networking events. It was wonderful connecting with several impressive startup founders, investors and ecosystem stakeholders. We’re excited about supporting some of these startup founders at BonBillo’s Southeast Asia Bootcamp 2025.
A big thank you to the Hustle Fund, HUB.ID and Nexticorn teams for hosting incredible events in Bali! 🙌🏻
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Mariana Villalobos, CEO and Co-Founder at InverKids presented the Habemus Financial Education Initiative in Basic Education to the Congress of Nuevo León In Mexico. The initiative ensures that one million students will receive financial education as a curricular subject.
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